Stink Bug vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chinavia hilaris | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 13-19 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across North America, formerly known as Acrosternum hilare. It has narrow orange-yellow borders along the body margins. It is a pest of soybeans, cotton, and various fruit crops.
Did You Know?
It was recently reclassified from the genus Acrosternum to Chinavia based on molecular studies, causing much confusion among pest management professionals.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.